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United Kingdom
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East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
South Wingfield

River Amber – Shaw Wood Bluebell Woodland loop from Oakerthorpe

Moderate

4.8

(11)

33

hikers

River Amber – Shaw Wood Bluebell Woodland loop from Oakerthorpe

02:57

10.9km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

918 m

The Bluebell Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Great beer and food
Also parking on the road is easier than the suggested starting point

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2

1.25 km

River Amber

Highlight • River

3

2.12 km

Shaw Wood Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Natural

Small but pretty wood, a mass of bluebells in the spring. Stream & elevation adds to the fun.

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4

3.77 km

Oakerthorpe Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Frogs, toads and grass snakes are among the many species to be found on this small nature reserve. There is a short circular walk around the reserve, with a pond dipping platform provided for school groups.

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5

4.02 km

Oakerthorpe Brook

Highlight • Natural

Hidden gem alongside Alfreton Golf course. Pretty little walk, joins on to Shaw Wood across the road if you want to explore a little further.

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6

5.38 km

Alfreton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Updated October 2022: school moved/extended to the site on another side of the park - A large park with easy walking both across and around the track (mainly for horses) …

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7

6.60 km

St Martin's Church, Alfreton

Highlight • Religious Site

St Martin's Church, Church Street, Alfreton, originally a 13th century church with significant later alterations.

The oldest part appears to be the stilted archway from the nave into tower and …

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8

8.03 km

9

8.59 km

Beech's Plantation

Forest

B

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

2.44 km

1.94 km

1.18 km

493 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

1.76 km

1.28 km

820 m

140 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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